England: Gary Neville insists players ‘don’t sound authentic’ on social media

‘Do ANY of the lads post themselves?’: Gary Neville says the England team lack ‘independent thinkers’ and players ‘don’t sound authentic’ after they posted out near-identical messages after the win over Albania Gary Neville was critical of England’s players for their social media messages The former Three Lions coach felt the similarities showed a lack … Read more

England make it two wins on the bounce as Harry Kane and Mason Mount net in Albania

Sometimes in football, the simple things will take you where you need to go. Passes over the heads of full-backs into space. Distribution that uses the full width of the field. Accurate crosses in to good areas towards centre forwards willing to make runs across the front of technically inferior defenders. None of it is … Read more

Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky are joined by Jeff Goldblum, Russell Crowe, Isla Fisher at football

Chris Hemsworth and his wife Elsa Pataky were joined by a cavalcade of their A-list buddies at the football on Friday night.  The actor, who is a big NRL fan, attended a match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Sydney Roosters at Stadium Australia.  The Thor star was in fine company, with Jeff Goldblum, … Read more

England 5-0 San Marino – World Cup 2022 qualifier: Debut goal for Watkins

A debut goal for Ollie Watkins, a first for James Ward-Prowse and a return to prominence for Jesse Lingard. Let’s not forget that this night at sorry old empty Wembley will always mean something to someone. An England cap will always be an England cap, a goal always a goal. That apart, there was nothing to … Read more

Lazio ‘incredulous, shocked and in pain’ following death of 19-year-old midfielder Daniel Guerini

Lazio ‘incredulous, shocked and in pain’ following the tragic death of promising 19-year-old midfielder Daniel Guerini in a car accident Daniel Guerini was killed in a car crash at around 8pm on Wednesday evening Lazio youngster’s passing has sent shockwaves through the Serie A side He was a promising midfielder who had played for Italy … Read more

Premier League clubs hit with £5,000 fines for swapping shirts

EXCLUSIVE: Premier League clubs are being hit with £5,000 fines each time their players swap shirts with opponents for ‘ill discipline’ regarding Covid-19 protocol… and players are being asked to stump up the money A £5,000 fine will be handed to Premier League sides when players swap shirts One top-flight team has already fallen foul … Read more

Premier League clubs hit with £5,000 fines for swapping shirts

EXCLUSIVE: Premier League clubs are being hit with £5,000 fines each time their players swap shirts with opponents for ‘ill discipline’ regarding Covid-19 protocol… and players are being asked to stump up the money A £5,000 fine will be handed to Premier League sides when players swap shirts One top-flight team has already fallen foul … Read more

Ex-FIFA boss Sepp Blatter handed new SIX-YEAR ban after investigation into World Cup bribery scandal

Disgraced ex-FIFA boss Sepp Blatter handed new SIX-YEAR and eight month ban from football for multiple breaches of their ethics code after investigation found he had accepted an ‘undue economic benefit’ of £18m across four years Sepp Blatter has been handed a new six-year ban from football-related activities The former FIFA boss was investigated over … Read more

Farewell Frank Worthington… part rock star, part footballer

In a small terraced house just outside Huddersfield, one of football’s simply inimitable figures got to his feet and began to control an imaginary ball on his left foot. ‘I am juggling with it and juggling with it,’ Frank Worthington explained. ‘I am edging away from goal but suddenly I flick it over my head, … Read more

Atletico Madrid’s medical staff forced to RESUSCITATE Moussa Dembele

Atletico Madrid’s medical staff forced to RESUSCITATE Moussa Dembele after the striker fainted during training… before incident is put down to low blood pressure Moussa Dembele fainted and appeared to lose consciousness during training The former Lyon striker was filmed stretching out before falling to the ground Atletico’s medical staff spent several minutes trying to … Read more